I Tried Over 70 Strings to Find the BEST Poly's

What is the best tennis string? Which polyester string offers the best control? Which string offers the most power, spin, or durability? What are the best budget polyester strings? What are Beckett's favourite tennis strings?
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[@breakfromrealitytennis]

Power: Luxilon ALU Power 0:44 Signum Pro Firestorm 1:34 Natural Gut Hybrid 2:10 Control: Babolat RPM Power 3:30 Solinco Confidential 4:18 Grapplesnake Tour Sniper 4:52 Durability: ReString Zero 6:06 Grapplesnake Tour M8 6:42 Luxilon 4g 7:33 Spin: Grapplesnake Game Changer 8:23 Tier One Firewire Boost 9:28 ReString Zero 10:26 Budget: Golden Set Snakebite 11:22 Tourna Silver 7 Tour 11:56 Tier One Tour Status 12:45 Honorable Mentions: Babolat RPM Rough 13:26 Yonex PolyTour Pro 14:01 Best Overall: 3rd place - Solinco Confidential 15:13 2nd Place - Tourna Silver 7 Tour 15:29 1st Place - Grapplesnake Tour Snipe 16:06

[@breakfromrealitytennis]

I love silver 7 tour, but I switched to Weiss Cannon Ultra Cable and loved it.

[@GoodgamingshopIndonesia]

thankyou this is so helpful

[@Gabby71297]

goat

[@Bambotb]

Tourna ❤️

[@XDR2201]

I use Babolat VS Gut 1.30mm (manual pre stretch) + Alu Power Soft 1.25mm. I don't mind re-stringing after every 24 hours of playtime.

[@k1ytennis304]

as a string geek, I love this video

[@ZeroLoveTennis]

Glad your finding for Spin performance is also putting Zero at the top. I almost feel like this is just objectively true. Things like feel and so on might vary but spin is a bit more straightfoward.

[@TennCom]

TBH I'm just regurgitating your content

[@euroclyde]

I go with Golden Set’s HexPoly 18 at 39 lbs main by 43 lbs cross. I tested lots of string. The feel, bite, longevity (15 hrs?), and price is excellent. I played D1 in college in mid-90s and like to think my strokes has evolved over time; i.e., I hit a lot more slappy & get pretty solid rpm on my shots.

[@TennCom]

Interesting! You are using tighter crosses than mains. What do you find this helps you with? What racquet are you using?

[@euroclyde]

@@TennCom I use Prestiges from about 2 generations ago, the mid-plus size. I add tension to the crosses because I think the resistance of the mains eats up some tension as I pull and I’m trying to have a consistent tension across the whole bed. I also always pre-stretch my strings, if for nothing more than to make them less curly and much easier to string. Have you tried the HexPoly in addition to Golden Ser’s SnakeBite? I’ve tried their whole lineup and prefer the hexpoly. Weird thing about GS is I’m not convinced their gauge is accurate. In my fingers, the 18 feels more like 16.

[@brunoalves3736]

Glad you mentioned RPM Rough, Im trying it and enjoying, lets see how long it lasts, 6 hours so far!

[@buzmez01]

How was your experience?

[@petershort936]

Sweet background music. It's like we're boarding a cruise ship.

[@dmf30]

Great video. Love to see something like this forn NON poly for us older folks who don't want to ruin an elbow or who have a bad elbow or shoulder. I am using a hybrid, VS in mains at 54 with Triax in Cross at 54 on a Pure Drive Plus. Would like other suggestions with control being first, comfort second and power third.

[@TennCom]

I personally think you've got a winning combination already. Triax is an excellent string and I even saw WInston Du play a pro who was using it in a full bed.

[@dmf30]

@@TennCom thanks. Appreciate that you took the time to write back. I really enjoy your posts and i always learn something. I may change to a VS in main to Head MLT or ISOCONTROL in the cross to tweak it a little.

[@overdrive_tennis]

I would like to know your opinion on string breaking: why some players break very often while others don't. Great video!

[@TennCom]

i am definitely thinking about making a video related this concept. haven't quite figured out all my points but its defeinitely coming

[@brianjuice]

Based on this video, I put Tourna Silver 7 Tour (17G, 50 lb) in the Gravity Pro, and it's my favorite string I've tried so far. It has a nice, crisp feeling while still maintaining some comfort. Great control and spin. Definitely underpowered, but it helps me open up my stroke to go for the full swing. $10 for a single set and the #2 ranked tension maintenance by Tennis Warehouse University. I will be using Tourna Silver 7 for the foreseeable future.

[@benjamindelannee3501]

What would be good in a blade 98 18x20. If I use poly I only use it in the crosses since I have tennis elbow. I tend to hit balls out that’s why I use 18x20

[@aj520605]

What's about Volkl V-Pro, MSVs, Lynx(Tour), Technifibre Razor/Ice Code or Yonex Tour Fire (which is imo just incredible string)? If you can get Luxilon Alu Power at the price of Grapplesnake Tour Sniper (or even cheaper) - would you prefer it despite of its poor durability?

[@livingtribunal4110]

I got my AeroPro Drives spec´d totally up to Nadal standards: _full_ Pro Hurricaine 16L / RPM Blast 16L!

[@markmoorefineart7453]

You touched on gut / poly hybrids in this video. What are your favorite polys for use as a CROSS STRING with gut in the mains? Love to hear some of your favorites.

[@TennCom]

I like Yonex Polytour Fire, Lux 4G, Grapplesnake Tour M8 with the priorities being primarily snapback and tension maintenance

[@markmoorefineart7453]

@@TennCom Thank you so much. I noted all these strings mentioned do not come in gushes lower than 1.20. With my denser string pattern in my Solinco Whiteout 18x20, I would prefer something thinner. What are your thoughts on that? As a cross string, it would also be ideal to keep the cost under $12. USD. Thoughts?

[@markmoorefineart7453]

@@TennCom BTW I used to use both LXN ALU Power Rough and ALU Power Soft as a cross, but neither lasted very long and they broke the bank. At $20. USD a set, it was no affordable.

[@markmoore5981]

@@TennCom These are the most commonly mentioned strings on the Tennis Warehouse discussion board for use as a poly cross with gut mains. There are WAY too many for me to try them all. I am sure you have. What are your thoughts on these (with an eye towards strings under $12.): Best poly cross for gut mains Luxilon 4G Soft ($20.) Luxilon ALU Power Soft / Rough ($20.) Tier 1 Ghostwire ($10.) Isospeed Cream ($9.) Yonex Poly Tour Fire ($17.) Yonex Poly Tour Pro ($18.) MSV Co-Focus 18 ($8.) Solinco Hyper-G 20 ($13.) Solinco Tour Bite 19 ($13.) Volkl Cyclone 19 ($9) Kirschbaum Max Power 18 ($7.) Signum Pro Poly Plasma ($14.) Wilson Revolve ($17)

[@markmoore5981]

@@TennCom Could be a great topic for a VIDEO?

[@harveyleewild]

Why is ONE-PUNCH MAN reviewing tennis strings?

[@BantuNiLo]

😊

[@MYRNNN]

100 forehands, 100 backhands, 100 serves and 10km run

[@returntotennis706]

😅

[@abdullahhazir-j1y]

🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@fookbia8875]

Lol. I know. He's so 3.5

[@nesan_kaikolar]

I'm using head gravity pro with solinco confidential ❤ so I'm having double the control 😂

[@alexisteha]

Your forehand is looking great. Serous improvements from previous videos! Great channel, great content. I moved to Vancouver from Paris, I’m a 4.5-5.0 player, gravity pro, switching sticks and strings has been a mission that never ends! I’m gonna try a couple of suggestions here! Also I’d love to play you! I’m super flexible in the weekdays 🎾🏆🥳

[@TennCom]

Thanks Alex! Unfortunately, I moved away from Van, but there's a pretty active Facebook group there if you just search Vancouver 4.5+ Tennis you should be able to find a hit!

[@greensky9530]

My favorite is grapplesnake tour sniper, but i have not tried anywhere near that many strings. An unpopular opinion I have is that hyper g is massively overrated. Tour bite was better for me but it hurt my arm, and tour sniper was both better and less harsh on the arm

[@eujhin24789]

Hi Beckett, where would you put head lynx tour in terms of control, spin, playability duration and feel?

[@TennCom]

ive got a video on Lynx Tour on the channel where i go in depth on all of this

[@markmoorefineart7453]

Curious to know if you ever tested Chris Edward's current string of choice Yonex Poly Tour DRIVE? The reviews on TW were outstanding and at $9. USD a set, I am more than a little curious to get YOUR take on this string.

[@mariners_platter]

I'm a big fan of Tourna and Volkl strings (especially Volkl Cyclone)

[@itchonzzz]

I just tried volkl, what tension you using?

[@briandmello1981]

Glad to see Big Hitter Silver 7 Tour well represented. I have used it a fair bit but find that Weisscannon Rock n Power and Max Power work better for me in my PAVS.

[@TennCom]

do you hybrid them?

[@briandmello1981]

@@TennCom i do i.e Rock n Power in the mains and Max Power in the cross. It works well in my PAVS!

[@ragemaster1114]

Do you have a hybrid recomendation that has the power and feel of a multi and the control and spin from zero/sync hybrid?

[@anubhavsaksena]

How is the Luxilon LXN M2 Pro. It's an old string. Any comments ? How does anyone rate it today ?

[@SPEAKERrickydelrosario]

Have you tried tier 1 sports Black Knight. I've tried many, many, many polys and this poly is the best to me. Has a great feel, retains tension incredibly and is super durable.

[@HasteCakes]

He talks about it at kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6rKoGCQpNB-o5o

[@TennCom]

yeah, not the right for for me at all. Too soft, almost mushy feeling, especially after it lost all of its tension after the first hit.

[@steveschaeffer5999]

@@TennCom thanks for being honest. So many rave about Black Knight and it probably is the goat for them. But, I feel the same as you do. I did not feel that I got good feedback, control or spin compared to most other polys I have used. Now, I dont feel like I was crazy.

[@alejandrofernandez1436]

Hi really liked this video. What string would you think has a similar launch angle as RPM power, I want a poly with a low launch angle but cheaper than rpm power to tame the launch angle of my volkl V8 pro

[@TennCom]

I haven’t tried anything that plays remotely close to RPM Power. You can try raising the tension on a tough string like Hawk Rough, but it won’t be the same. Kevlar is also potential an option but it’s way more dead.

[@alejandrofernandez1436]

@@TennCom I mean I doesn't have to play similar I just want the low launch angle or similar, if it's round or shaped doesn't matter.

[@TennCom]

Yeah I haven’t played with anything that have that low of a launch angle. Lynx Tour maybe sometimes but it’s not the same

[@markmoorefineart7453]

Hey Beckett! I have heard that the different colors of RPM BLAST ROUGH play slightly differently. The YELLOW version is supposedly the softest and the RED is supposedly the stiffer - the BLACK is in between. Do you find this to be the case? What is your preference of the three?

[@TennCom]

I've only really hit the yellow and I enjoy it

[@BigDeerave]

Hi Beckett. Awesome video. I used to use Tecnifibre Rough Code and I loved that string. (to me it was just a better Alu Power and offered spin potential like RPM but it was soft on the arm. One problem, it's discontinued. Do you know what they replaced it with or what would play similar.

[@TennCom]

sorry I have no idea, maybe look into Tour Bite Diamond Rough?

[@wscarthy]

Great video! As a beginner I’m just getting into polys. My first and only poly string is number 23 on your list, Pro Signum X-perience. I would love to know your pros and cons for this string as I have no real understanding of how it compares to anything but syn gut. Thanks!

[@TennCom]

X-Perience is a very solid base string without any major weaknesses. I personally prefer a more connected feel, typically found in metallic coloured strings (silver, gold, copper). I don't ever really think that the strings on my personal list become "bad" until position 45 or so, they just aren't to my preference. If you want to start experimenting, I think its important to try the classic, ALU Power, RPM Blast, Polytour Pro, then all the more unique strings, like anything square with sharp edges (Ultra Cable, Game Changer). See if you notice practical differences. You may not notice at all, you might find some totally change your experience.

[@wscarthy]

@@TennCom thanks so much for the reply! I have a few more questions if you don’t mind: How would the racquet play differently if I did x-perience mains with silver 7 crosses? And how would it play with the opposite (silver mains, x-perience crosses)? Or is this combo not something you would try? Thanks again!

[@zacwarn917]

I got Tourna Silver Seven Tour because TW says it has the best tension maintenance. I BEG TO DIFFER. The tension did not hold long. After 3 hours of play, the mains and crosses were not staying strait

[@TennCom]

not staying straight does not necessarily mean that it lost all its tension. Usually this means the string has notched, introducing more friction into the stringbed so that the string cant snapback into place as efficiently.

[@LouisVBelt]

Whats better at mantaining tension between these 3: Grapplesnake Tour Snipe, Tourna Silver 7 Tour or Solinco Tour Bite? Great video, thanks in advance!

[@TennCom]

Tour Sniper, I notice less drop off in playability with that string compared to almost anything else, but you might also want to look into ReString Sync. Feel is similar, control not as good as Sniper, but more power and spin plus its very resistant to breaking.

[@LouisVBelt]

@@TennCom Youre amazing, man, ty

[@freelance88]

Give Kirschbaum Max Power (& rough) a try for a budget alu power (& rough) with better tension durability

[@TennCom]

these ones are both on my list!

[@nevinliauw]

Pleaseee review this string, for some reason i can use it w blade v8 at 55lbs, but w aero vs and aero 98 at 55-53lbs it’s very unforgiving

[@torincray6903]

Hi, I am planning on getting an ezone 100, do you have any recommendations for a “comfortable” poly? This is my first time getting a racket strung and I’m a little lost 😅 Also - any tension recommendations?

[@TennCom]

Polytour Pro always plays nice in the EZONE's and is a bit softer. I'd start at 52lbs in that frame.

[@TarunC.Agarwal]

Hie Beckett, I am looking for a Poly String which provides great ball feel, good control and also has good tension maintenance, do you think the Tourna Silver 7 Tour string fits these criterias? or Tourna Black 7? If not, other string recommendations? Thanks again,great video

[@TennCom]

From what I've heard, Tourna Black doesn't hold tension quite as well. I would recommend any of my top 3 overall, Tourna Silver 7, Tour Sniper or Confidential.

[@TarunC.Agarwal]

@@TennCom thanks for your reply! Really helps! Also, any idea when Grapplesnake strings will be launched here in India, have heard a lot of good about them from you and other reviewers, but couldn't try it because of its unavailability in India

[@berkayktube]

Thanks for the detailed analysis. Which string do you suggest for percept 100

[@TennCom]

Polytour Pro blue played really nice for me and I also really like Wasabi red in the Percept line. Both are on the muted side which I think meshes well with the Yonex feel.

[@berkayktube]

@@TennCom thanks a lot!

[@LouisVBelt]

Hey, mate, this video was really helpful, my alu power is completely dead and Ive been wondering whats the most similiar / closest string to it between the tourna big hitter silver 7 tour, Grapplesnake Tour Sniper or Grapplesnake Tour M8 or maybe even the Kirschbaum Max Power (which I know you didnt really test but it would be interesting to see where it landed in your list). (I dont have the ReString Sync available in Portugal and the others are cheaper here)

[@TennCom]

I think Tour Sniper feels the most similar. I have a set of Max Power that just arrived for testing. Sync is available in Lisbon from the store TennisRacketsEU.

[@pabletion]

Nice channel! I was curious about your take regarding Tecnifibre strings.... BUT it seema youve only tried Red Code Wax (discontinued) and Triax (multi-hybrid...). No Razor, Razor Soft, Black Code, 4S, Ice Code trials in the near future???

[@TennCom]

I want to do a full run down on all those strings, especially Medvedev's new string!

[@WJT.00000]

Have you tried Volkl’s V-Square and Mayami’s Big Spin? I’m curious to know if you still place Grapplesnake’s Game Changer at the top of the spin category after trying those 2.

[@TennCom]

I have not. I have now tried YTEX Square X Sharp though, which I did not like. I generally don't really like these extreme shaped strings so I probably won't try more in the near future. ReString Zero remains the only string I've tried that gives me, and any opponent I've played, noticeable increases in spin. Every time I play someone using Zero, their balls jump off the court a lot faster and higher than any other strings.

[@markmoore5981]

You are the only guy who might know this. How would you compare the spin potential of GRAPPLESNAKE TOUR SNIPER to TOROLINE TORO TORO? What about compared to SOLINCO CONFIDENTIAL or GRAPPLESNAKE TOUR M8? What about overall playability?

[@TennCom]

Spin: Toro Toro > M8 > Conf = Sniper maybe Conf better. Toro Toro is closer to Hyper-G Soft than the others you've mentioned.

[@markmoorefineart7453]

@@TennCom So SNIPER about the same spin potential as CONFIDENTIAL and worse than TOUR M8?

[@TennCom]

@@markmoorefineart7453 yeah I was hitting a lot more spin with M8 in my WHiteout but its been a few months since ive hit either Grapplesnake string. So much Toroline on my plate

[@birdmanstudios7]

Thanks for this video! between Grapplesnake tour sniper and Solinco confidential, which do you think is more arm friendly/softer. I plan to string on the low end of my racquets recommended tension.

[@TennCom]

Tour Sniper for sure

[@jeremyparkphotographer]

great video ;) I love PTP in the first 3 hours of hitting you get incredible pocketing and crazy spin, but then... it just dies. I saw you mention restring zero (which is not available in Australia at the moment) but can you recommend any other strings like this that I might not need restrung as often as the PTP but with pocketing and spin?

[@TennCom]

can you get Tourna SIlver 7 TOur down under?

[@lyndseyandandrew5771]

Do you have any take on Restring Zero at high swing speeds? For better or worse I tend to swing faster but am still interested in that repeatable spin generation.

[@TennCom]

Good question. It depends on you racquet. I think if you are swing fast and have a more opened patterned racquet, it might not be the best choice. I find that these super slippery strings can be inconsistent, especially when you get the string to "bottom out," meaning, if you maximize the string movement before the ball has left the stringbed, there could be slippage or premature snapback which leads to inconsistency. For example, I've have poor results with Zero in my VC98 because of inconsistency during fast swings (even when I'm trying to hit big spin), but great results in my tighter patterned Extreme Tour. Time410s is one of the biggest promoters of this string (and I would trust him 100%) and he prefers very tight patterns and lighter racquets. Those are both factors which reduce ball pocketing and snapback due to the racquet's inertia.

[@lyndseyandandrew5771]

@@TennCom thank you! I jumped on the Pure Aero 98 train, so sounds like it might not be the best fit. Thinking I'll try Tour Sniper.

[@lyndseyandandrew5771]

I also have a pretty loopy swing!

[@andresmerchan6418]

Love your vids!! QUESTION: best string match for ezone 100 ??

[@Javi_C]

Solid choices!

[@WayneBretsky86]

What a test! Love it

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

Beckett, I am looking for a copoly, round, very controlled, very predictable, dampened, comfortable, the most "buttery smooth" (for being a copoly), that holds tension great. What would you recommend?

[@TennCom]

Yonex PolyTour Pro if you haven't tried it already, Tecnifibre Ice Code seems to be well liked (though I haven't tried it) and maybe even Head Hawk Touch

[@davidkang3633]

Your video was amazing! Thank you for reviewing the different strings for us. I'm interested in trying out the Grapplesnake Tour Sniper or M8. How did you manage to get the Grapplesnake strings in Canada? I live in Vancouver and I haven't been able to find any Canadian websites that sell them.

[@TennCom]

You gotta order them from Grapplesnake USA

[@dimep.7232]

What do you think about the regular Lynx, specially compared to Yonex Polytour Pro? thx by the way

[@TennCom]

I like it, decent round poly option with more forgiveness than PTP.

[@timgrande2848]

Thank you for this video! I just subscribed to your channel. I’ve gotten into such a rut with TW that I didn’t even ponder that strings existed beyond what they have. 🥳 I definitely want to try Grapplesnake and ReString zero. I most recently bought ISOSPEED Grey Fire from them, thoughts? Thank you!

[@TennCom]

I haven't tried any of the Isospeed strings yet but I definitely want to. Grey Fire is high on my list of interest.

[@timgrande2848]

@@TennCom Thank you! Ps I haven’t put the Grey Fire in yet, maybe I’ll let you know what I think when I do.

[@karmaQT]

I use a blade 98 v7 16x19. Really enjoyed the control of 4g, had confidence balls werent going to fly off on me but I started to feel it in the elbow a bit. What would be a string to consider next? I have just purchaed confidential, tour sniper and m8, hopefully one of those will suit me.

[@TennCom]

I think those are all good next steps. Let me know how they work out

[@baptpe]

Why not try 4g soft ?

[@anubhavsaksena]

Have you every tried the Gosen Sidewinder 16 or 17 L? I would like to know your opinion on how it is compared to Grapplesnake tour snip. Thanks

[@TennCom]

no i havent tried anything from Gosen since polylon like 15 years ago

[@mubashirkhan3626]

Not a popular racket for recreational users, but i use a pro-staff RF 97 and all the playtime and tension mentioned is for people playing longer hours. Wondering for someone who picks up the racket lets say 3 times a week. Any recommendation for strings with that racket frame. Currently using Natural Gut in the mains @ 58 and Head Hawk rough in the crosses @ 54lbs

[@TennCom]

I mean you haven't left much to be desired by using natural gut. If you want to try something crazy for fun, I recommend trying an ultra shaped poly (fullbed) like Ultra Cable, Game Changer or V Square. I doubt you'll like those better than your current setup though.

[@juliussepikas3395]

Hi! Love youre videos! Super informative, now considering buying one of the best overall: Solinco confidential or Tourna Silver 7 Tour. But can’t decide. I have Head Speed MP and Grapplesnake M8 tour strings, playing spanish like style with a lot’s of spin, but can’t find deep as much as I want. My ntrp 3.0+ Maybe you can recommed which one of these two is better for me?

[@TennCom]

I think Confidential would play better in the Speed

[@robertobeltraninfante576]

Hi Beckett, great video! Have you tried volkl v-square? Didn't see it on the list in the beginning, I found a store with volkl strings and I will try it out of curiosity, but I'm looking for some opinions to compare my experience

[@TennCom]

I have but not in any meaningful way. I’ve had great experiences with Cyclone, but these days, the tension maintenance leaves a lot to be desired.

[@JayRuf3438]

V-square has been my go to string for a bit. On TW string database its in the top 3 for spin potential (IIRC). Holds tension well and it's pretty soft for a poly when strung lower. The only thing I don't like it don't feel like the square shape gives you a consistent response when flattening the ball out and the launch angle is high - which may work for some. Its a good string.

[@nakmuay5034]

Bad string, too soft, spray the ball anywhere

[@huskyee7629]

I play around 15-20 hours a week and I currently use the 2019 Pure Aero Team with Solinco Confidential at 53 lbs. I am not usually a string breaker and I'm looking for a more lively/crisper string. Any suggestions?

[@TennCom]

I think Tour Bite is the easy answer, but you can probably get better tension maintenance for a lower price from Tourna Silver 7 Tour. Power levels with S7T are similar to Conf, so maybe string it at 51lbs if you want easier depth.

[@rossnguyenfavorites5375]

How do we get the 10% discount when we follow.your link? Is there a code to use?

[@TennCom]

which discount are you looking for?

[@crazybigethan]

Had a friend recommended me grapplesnake sniper i just got the sampler pack hopefully one will mesh with my game. I like black knight for about a week lol

[@TennCom]

yeah I would expect longer playability out of almost any Grapplesnake string when compared to Black Knight

[@ezekielflores3294]

Have you tried Head Hawk Rough? How does it compare to ALU Power Rough?

[@willzsportscards]

4.5. late 40s. Arm can handle poly but it *has to* be a soft poly. What do you guys recommend for a soft poly that still will 'bite'?

[@TennCom]

Toroline Wasabi specifically in the red colour (its softer) is my top comfort/spin poly at the moment

[@willzsportscards]

thanks!@@TennCom

[@leftyspinn]

Thoughts on msv strings? Ive only tried co focus which is round but have bought some of the focus hex to try later.

[@TennCom]

I've only tried Focus Hex, and that was a long time ago. I remember it being adequate in every way, but nothing that blew me away

[@ericjoy3060]

Could you tell me where to buy these strings(Grappersnake and restring)?

[@TennCom]

links are in the description for both!

[@nicolasX2602]

If i understand correctly, is Grapplesnake Tour Snipe similar to Tourna Silver 7 Tour but soft like the poly tour pro for example?

[@TennCom]

It plays like a softer Silver 7 Tour yes. Still gives you that ALU-like feel and is more connected than Polytour Pro though

[@nicolasX2602]

@TennCom although I just got a hyper g and a tourna 7 reel, I will try it out for sure. In which racket did you try confidential? I really hated on a clash but loved hyper g. Now I am on a vcore 98

[@TennCom]

@@nicolasX2602 ive tried COnfidential in lots of stuff, Blades, multiple gens of VCORE 95, my Extremes. Loved it every time.

[@nicolasX2602]

@TennCom thanks for taking the time to reply. Your reviews are top-level. Keep uploading.

[@silentrhymes7490]

Someone knows how he got this beautiful racquet shelf ??

[@TennCom]

built it using Ikea Ivar system!

[@SolowSports]

Lets see more on court in your next video :)))

[@NeuralEngin33r]

Great suggestions! I agree 💯

[@InfiniteQuest86]

Tour bite is always a goto for me. Though in general I agree that confidential is better.

[@stevenmckelvey80]

Would your Top 3 work for a 3.5ish player with medium power?

[@TennCom]

I would look at Grapplesnake Alpha, ReString Zero or PolyTour Pro at the 3.5 level

[@joesummers5703]

You mentioned tire one strings what do you think of durafluxx

[@TennCom]

They didn't want me to test this one so I never tried it.

[@chanchanxx]

I am using new extrem tour , which string is suitable for this racket ?

[@TennCom]

I use the old Extreme Tour and I like any of my Top 3 in it. When I had the Auxetic ET, I like Grapplesnake Tour Sniper a lot as well.

[@MrBolaextra]

Try Pro's Pro strings, it's probably the best considering bang for the buck.

[@eyeofhorus1301]

+MrBolaextra I don't want your damn bang for the buck, I want the best!!!!

[@steveschaeffer5999]

Beckett, I was curious what gauge you prefer in Grapplesnake Tour Sniper?

[@TennCom]

I’ve only tried the 1.25mm. In a more open patterned racquet I’d definitely go 1.30mm

[@donmikan]

Have you tried pros pro blackout?

[@jesuscamargo6820]

The best poly of the all time is LUXILON ALU POWER

[@CB-mr1ci]

For like 1 hour lol

[@seren3047]

I think it would be good to put the feel in the subject where you can choose

[@TennCom]

i didnt do this because feel is so subjective. Who am I to define what "good" feel is? I could probably rant about this for 20 minutes so maybe that will be its own video

[@wooooo4594]

What tension do you string your tour sniper at

[@TennCom]

usually between 48 and 52lbs depending on the racquet

[@Turbulencemode]

Could anyone help me with racket choice. I’m a pretty flat hitting aggressive player that will try cause problems from baseline before finishing point at the net. I have a powerful serve with a bit of spin, and a pretty flat two handed backhand. I’ve seen a lot of good things about the Ezone 98/100 And the Babolat Pure Drive/Aero. Which would you recommend, or maybe others I haven’t listed. Thanks for the help 😁

[@TennCom]

I think you should look at the EZONE 100 and if you need more control, the Radical MP.

[@Turbulencemode]

@@TennCom i was hesitating between Ezone 98 and 100. Still not sure. Might be good for me to have a bigger head and more forgiving racket

[@topspin1715]

What would you recommend for a hybrid setup with natural gut? Used to do RPM blast with VS Natural Gut but the RPM keeps sawing off the gut, now using ALU Power and VS Gut.

[@BriceBriceBabyy]

Personally I love yonex PTP in the crosses with nat gut in the mains. Yonex PTP has some of the best playability duration.

[@biedawo]

@@BriceBriceBabyy what tensions do you use for this hybrid?

[@TennCom]

how long are you taking to break the gut?

[@topspin1715]

@@TennCom 20-25 hours playtime.

[@TennCom]

Yeah I don’t think going to a round string is going to give you more than an extra hour at best. See if you can find some 15L gut. If you really want to stay with 16g, Grapplesnake makes a string called Irukandji which is designed specifically for gut. It’s pill shaped so you are supposed to get a pretty wide contact patch between the cross string and the gut mains to minimize notching.

[@eincan1313]

Best budget string I have ever come across: Oehms ALU Pearl Rough. Comfortable, very good spin and control. Holds tension pretty well. For the money, can’t be beat.

[@repoman7804]

You several times mention "notching" as a negative factor, and I don't think you just mean when the string is getting ready to break. What playability issues do you associate with notching? And do you think of those factors as universal across all strings, or do different strings respond differently to notching? Thanks.

[@TennCom]

I discuss this more in-depth in my ReString Zero review. Essentially, notching (when little grooves appear in the main strings) increases the contact patch between the strings, increasing friction in the string bed, reducing snapback. This could be interpreted as "going dead." Only poly's notch, nylon and gut frays.

[@ronnweaslyy]

I love Alu Power & TecniFibre Razor Code Blue. I wanna try Razor soft! You should give that one a try 😁

[@TennCom]

i agree its about time i gave the Tecnifibre strings some attention

[@jesuscamargo6820]

Luxilon alu power spin? Or solinco tour bite for the pure aero

[@TennCom]

I haven't tried ALU Spin

[@Antontoo]

IMO Alu Power is inferior string to RS Lyon. It doesn't maintain tension as well and pops twice is fast. The best thing about Alu Power is first two hours of hitting, after that it's all downhill. Kischerbaum Max Power is also very similar to RS Lyon.

[@TennCom]

also supporting Robin Soderling is cool imo

[@eyeofhorus1301]

@@TennCom I had no idea RS means robin soderling...

[@tallcatshortdog]

Just curious if you've tried any of the isospeed strings?

[@TennCom]

I haven’t. Grey Fire is one I’d definitely like to take a look at in the coming months.

[@tallcatshortdog]

@@TennCom I'm using the isospeed spin and just wondering how that compares to any of these you've used.

[@LauncherSpiderMk7]

After seeing how cheap some of their strings are, I'm definitely gonna try them next time. $7.50 for a set of Grey Fire? I really hope I like them. That's crazy savings.

[@rds4629]

which strings for someone stringing 15kg? And loves spin.

[@TennCom]

i have no idea maybe Game Changer? Super sharp ball bite but decently predictable considering that spin focus

[@TheDelumunium]

Hi, I love those vids, but i am missing the timestamps on the timebar if the video😢

[@hobbyfuntennis6287]

Nice😂😂😂, i have same taste as you like you😂😂😂. 1. tourna, 2. tour sniper, 3. confidential and 4. alu power rough

[@lynyrdskynyrd9742]

Do you ever win a point in the background points you play while discussing the thing of the day?

[@TennCom]

I'm unfamiliar the one of the words you used. What does "win" mean?

[@markmoorefineart7453]

If spin potential is a primary concern (along with overall playability) which of your TOP TEN STRINGS would be at the top of that list? STRINGS BECKETT WOULD USE TO SAVE HIS LIFE: 1. GRAPPLESNAKE TOUR M8 2. GRAPPLESNAKE TOUR SNIPER 3. RESTRING SYNC 4. SOLINCO CONFIDENTIAL 5. TOURNA SILVER 7 TOUR 6. GRAPPLESNAKE ALPHA 7. SOLINCO TOUR BITE 8. BABOLAT RPM ROUGH 9. TOROLINE TORO TORO 10. DIADEM SOLSTICE POWER

[@TennCom]

Probably Toro Toro. There's an argument to be made for fresh RPM Rough though. I'm currently working my way through hybrid testing to see if hybrids might usurp M8.

[@markmoorefineart7453]

Do love the M8. I just wish it had about 25% more bite on the ball.

[@markmoorefineart7453]

@@TennCom i’m all so very, very curious about a couple of the posts online that have been using the Restring hybrid mix with zero in the mains and Sync in the crosses. I’d be interested to know your thoughts on how that plays.

[@TennCom]

@@markmoorefineart7453 ok well we are in the exact same boat then

[@TennCom]

@@markmoorefineart7453 arm breaker in Simons WO 16x19 XTD at 54/51lbs so a bit scared to try it now

[@danielm.m.7654]

My fav is tour bite soft solinci

[@TennCom]

ill be trying this one soon for the first time!

[@nakmuay5034]

Tour Bite Soft has nothing special... Better use TB 1.15

[@danielm.m.7654]

@@TennCom its my favorite one. Use the same tension youre used to and enjoy the Power the Pocketing and the softness. Best pocketing sensation of all in my opinion

[@paulcarter3620]

Thoughts on volkl square ?

[@TennCom]

Haven't tried it.

[@carlobacca7840]

Your best multi strings?

[@islandmerchandise3017]

Where can I buy grapplesnake in Ontario? Or online in Canada?

[@TennCom]

You gotta bring it in from Grapplesnake USA

[@chonrocks]

Hey King Beckett, when does the elder scrolls VI come out?

[@TennCom]

I guess after letter 5

[@chtomlin]

What about m8 in the final group? What is the knock on it vs confidential?

[@TennCom]

For me it’s ball bite. I’d put M8 4th.

[@chtomlin]

@@TennCom ok, that is helpful.... and which has the longest playable time? Both are pretty good on that front, right? I confidential just came in, so I'm trying to decide tension somewhere from 47-53 in my ezone 98 and vcore pro 97... any suggestions? thinking to try 47 in one to see how that feels.

[@muchacho87]

still searching for my winnerstring

[@raphaelkarpeles7447]

Funny timing for your video as I just found out about "Tourna Big Hitter Silver 7 Tour" and I want to try it. 😄 I got nearly every Grapplesnake string at home and I am really excited to play them in this coming outdoor season. 🔥 Gamma Ocho is also worth a mention for it's durability. I could't break it and it's consistence. Just be aware of the not existing comfort.

[@TennCom]

good luck with the string testing! Its one of my favourite parts of tennis!

[@yosuasakti5619]

What is your pinion on weiss cannon ultra cable?

[@TennCom]

good string, I've recommended it to a lot of players in the past. Its a bit thick and I don't think it plays as predictably as game changer or FW Boost which is why it didn't make the list, I would probably put it at number 4.

[@nakmuay5034]

Bad string too muted bad tension maintenance and average spin like all square strings

[@cabforwardooo9983]

I tried Ultra Cable in several racquets. I find that it starts off great freshly strung @50lbs but quickly changes character after about two sessions.

[@PedroRagazzi]

ReString ZERO unfortunately doesn't ship Worldwide... ;-; Same with Grapplesnake :C

[@TennCom]

Grapplesnake does have some European distribution that is seperate from the one I work with. I think for a while it was at TWE, but there’s also a German site and a Spanish distributor.

[@Jakub_G_Tennis]

Grapplesnake does ship in eu, I buy it in Poland but I wasnt so enthiusastic about it, I just played better with ISO speed baseline which is 80$ for 200m reel. You guys should try to review it! Its very crisp and powerful and lasts forever.

[@PedroRagazzi]

Thank you all for the reply! I live in South America, though. Better start weaving more bamboo vine strings I guess *sigh*

[@Jakub_G_Tennis]

@@PedroRagazzi sad face, sorry mate then you are right, none of them ship to S America

[@robertobeltraninfante576]

Same problem mate, restring zero sounds like the new best thing out there and we will probably never see it

[@HankHell41]

wondering if his opinion is worthwhile with all the sponsorships he's getting

[@nostro1001]

I get this is your opinion based on experience over a period of time, but really it doesn't tell us much. Your racquet and tension play a great part... For example you may not have rated a certain string because you strung it too high/low for your set up/game. Sometimes you refer to a string being 'deader', but that maybe a positive for a player trying to tame some power & that perhaps is exactly what a player is looking for. Too many variables here to mention, that really other than your opinion, is quite meaningless to those looking at learning about strings. As for ALU Power, I'd choose ALU power rough over it any day of the week. I think most would agree, but hey, that's only my opinion. 😊 As for tension, I assume you're playing largely in a cooler climate. I play mostly hot all year round. Tension changes markedly in weather extremes & hence why players will often change tension accordingly. Props for variety and showcasing some of the lessor/newer brands. Cheers.

[@TennCom]

I certainly agree with you. There are nearly countless variables when it comes to strings (like we all get our racquets strung by different people) and it’s very hard to cover them all, especially if it’s going to be entertaining/useful to the average viewer. It’s just not very profitable or personally enjoyable for me to go into that much granular detail when the broader appeal is so limited.

[@nostro1001]

@@TennCom Thanks for the reply... Yup, not an easy task. I've been stringing for years, including some challenger events. It's amazing how some players are super particular and even want to check on the machine being used, others just give you a bunch of racquets the string tension and are happy. Strings are very important, but likely equally as important is getting to know your string and get it set up so you're happy. Cheers. 🎾🎾🎾

[@tenniswilliam]

The real question is which poly string will not wreck your wrist or elbow